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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,165.58, 867,618.54 and 312,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,165.58, 867,618.54 and 312,111.36 is: 468,366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,165.58 : 867,618.54 = 312,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,165.58/867,618.54 = 312,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,165.58x = 867,618.54 × 312,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,165.58x = 270,793,602,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,793,602,480.61/578,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,366.87

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